Resources

BMI Chart (Body Mass Index) (PDF, 135KB)

Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is important to help prevent or manage Type 2 diabetes. Find out if you are a healthy body weight with this Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart ...

Are you at risk? (PDF, 123KB)

Find out if you have a high risk of having or developing diabetes ...

Diabetes New Zealand Membership Map 2005 (PDF, 153KB)

Diabetes New Zealand has produced a map of New Zealand showing the:

• Location of the 39 affiliated local diabetes societies
• Number of members in each society
• Percentage change in membership since 2004.

Type 2 Diabetes - Outcomes Model Update (412KB)

This report provides an indication of the potential level of government spending on health services for Type 2 diabetes under different assumptions about preventative interventions.

The Role of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in the Care of People with Diabetes: Report of a Global Consensus Conference (816KB)

On 29-30 October 2004, a global consensus conference on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) hosted by the International Diabetes Center, a World Health Organisation Collaborating Center for Diabetes Education and Translation, was convened at Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This report was published in a supplement to the September 2005 issue of The American Journal of Medicine.

Review of the Pilot Diabetes Scorecard September 2005 (714KB)

The Diabetes Scorecard developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Diabetes New Zealand will enable DHBs and other health service providers to monitor progress in detecting and managing diabetes and help to pinpoint the areas of greatest need over time. The Pilot Diabetes Scorecard survey looked at diabetes services across Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Hutt Valley and Southland DHBs.

Diabetes and Pregnancy (423 KB)

Having a baby when you have diabetes involves commitment and effort on your part. You can expect a successful outcome if you work with your health professional team to achieve this.

Diabetes and physical activity (868 KB)

Physical activity is the cornerstone for both preventing Type 2 diabetes and managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, staying active will almost certainly help you to manage your diabetes effectively and stay healthy.

Walking for Health - A Guide to using Pedometers (680 KB)

Walking is non-stressful, easy and cheap, and you'll love the benefits. All you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. A pedometer is another tool that will help enhance your walking programme.

Feet can last a lifetime poster - Maori (JPG, 157KB)

Feet can last a lifetime poster - Cook Islands Maori (JPG, 169KB)

Feet can last a lifetime poster - Samoan (JPG, 162KB)

Feet can last a lifetime poster - Tongan (JPG, 172KB)

Feet can last a lifetime poster - Niuean (JPG, 168KB)

Ethiopian Community Diabetes Project Video order form (247 KB)

A diabetes education video, titled "A Precious Gift of Health" in the Amharic language has been developed and produced in Australia. The above is a link to an order form.

Books and Videos (21 KB)

Diabetes Supplies Ltd. has many books and videos on various aspects of diabetes. You can borrow these for a small donation ($5 suggested). Write to: Diabetes Books and Videos, Diabetes Supplies Ltd., Freepost DNZ, PO Box 54, OAMARU

Diabetes New Zealand Brand Standards Manual (PDF, 867KB)

This manual sets out details and use of the Diabetes New Zealand logo and corporate fonts and colours. It may take some time to download.

Diabetes New Zealand Submission to the Health Select Committee Inquiryinto Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes April 2006 (PDF, 197KB)

Diabetes New Zealand Draft Strategic Plan 2006 (270KB)